The plastic ring around my cigarette light at the front of the center console disintegrated. I ordered a new one, but cannot see how to get the old one out. It does not seem like it can be pulled out from the hole - there is an abutment where a wire connects, etc. Can someone advise as the minimum that has to be removed, and how, to get at this part?

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2003 X5 Sport w/Premium Package M54 3.0L 6cyl